Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Madison Metropolitan School District Employees

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Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Madison
Metropolitan School District Employees
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Bloodborne Pathogens

• Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in
  human blood that can cause disease in humans.
  These pathogens include, but are not limited to
• Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
• Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

• Cause of Hepatitis B, a serious liver disease
• Symptoms include jaundice (yellow eyes and skin),
  fatigue, nausea
• Once infected, a person can remain a carrier for
  life
• Half of all carriers have no symptoms at all
• Can result in liver failure and death
• 5000 deaths in U.S. annually
• No cure
• There is a vaccine

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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

• Causes Hepatitis C disease
• Similar symptoms to Hepatitis B
• Carriers may have no symptoms
• 3 million people in the U.S. are chronically
  infected with HCV
• Leading indicator for liver transplantation in
  the U.S.
• 10,000 die annually from HCV
• No vaccine

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)

• Virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency
  Syndrome (AIDS)
• Attacks and breaks down the bodys immune system
• As of August 2006, 1.15 million infected in the
  U.S.
• Treatable, but not curable, with antiviral drugs
• No vaccine

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Bloodborne Pathogens can be contracted

• when open skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose,
  mouth) come in contact with blood or other body
  fluids such as
• Semen
• Vaginal secretions
• Any body tissue or fluid that contains visible
  blood
• Or by puncturing the skin with sharp objects that
  are contaminated with these fluids
• Needles
• Glass
• Scalpels
• Knives
• School employees may be at risk of exposure to
  bloodborne pathogens as a result of caring for
  children or adults, or through their daily work

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OSHA Standards

• The Madison Metropolitan School District has
  developed an Exposure Control Plan in accordance
  with the Occupational Safety Health
  Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor
  (OSHA).
• The Exposure Control Plan is designed to
  eliminate or minimize the risk to employees from
  exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

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Exposure Control Plan

1. Hepatitis B vaccination
2. Standard Precautions
3. Personal Protective Equipment
4. Handwashing
5. Housekeeping
6. Disposal of waste
7. What to do if you are exposed

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Hepatitis B Vaccination

• A three-shot vaccination series
• Offered by MMSD free of charge for employees in
  job classifications that are likely to be
  exposed
• Nurses
• Nurses assistants
• Custodians
• School Security Assistants
• Special Education Assistants

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2. Standard Precautions

• All human blood and certain human body fluids and
  non-intact skin should be treated as if known to
  be infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne
  pathogens
• Cover all hand cuts and abrasions with a bandaid
  prior to contact with others
• Do not eat, smoke, apply cosmetics or lip balm
  when or where it is likely that blood or body
  fluid contact may occur

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3. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)

• A barrier between the employee and the
  potentially infectious material
• Available from the school district at no cost to
  the employee
• Examples of PPE

• Gloves
• Masks
• Aprons
• Gowns
• CPR masks

• Mouthpieces
• Protective eyewear
• Face shields
• Lab coats

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3. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)Gloves

• Gloves are the most common PPE used in schools
• Gloves must be worn whenever contact with
  potentially infectious material is possible,
  including when cleaning body fluid spills
• If gloves are penetrated, torn or contaminated,
  remove immediately and dispose of without
  touching the outside of the glove
• Hypoallergenic gloves are available to employees

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4. Handwashing

• The single most effective way to prevent
  infections
• Hands must be washed after contact with blood,
  body fluids, excretions or secretions
• Hands must be washed immediately after removing
  gloves
• Use liquid soap and running water and a clean
  paper towel for drying
• If using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, wash with
  soap and water as soon as possible

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5. Housekeeping Controls

• Clean and disinfect surfaces that have been in
  contact with potentially infectious materials as
  soon as possible
• Use a broom and dustpan, never your hands, to
  pick up broken glass or other contaminated sharp
  objects
• Contact a custodian, school nurse or nurses
  assistant for proper decontamination of body
  fluid spills

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6. Disposal of Waste

• Dispose of contaminated sharps (needles, scalpel
  blades, etc) in closable, puncture proof Sharps
  Disposal Containers (located in school health
  offices)- never in the trash
• Bins, pails, cans and other receptacles likely to
  be contaminated must be cleaned and disinfected
  regularly

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7. What to do if you are exposed(Post-Exposure
Plan)

• Dont panic
• Wash exposed area with soap and running water
  immediately
• If eye or mucous membrane exposure occurs, flush
  the area with a large amount of water
• Immediately report exposure to the school nurse
  in your building, your supervisor or the MMSD
  Health Services Coordinator.
• MMSD will provide post-exposure care and
  follow-up if a significant exposure has occurred
• Remember that not all who are exposed will become
  infected. Your chances of infection can be
  decreased by taking the actions outlined in this
  training.

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Resources____________________________

• The complete OSHA Standard for Bloodborne
  Pathogens can be viewed at
• www.osha.gov
• The complete MMSD Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
  Control Plan can be accessed by contacting MMSD
  Student Services, Doyle Administration Building

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Questions

• If you have any questions after viewing this
  presentation, contact MMSD Student Services at
  663-8437.
• Please explain that you have a question about the
  Bloodborne Pathogens Powerpoint Training.

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References___________________________

• U.S. Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and
  Health Administration Regulations (Standards 29
  CFR) Bloodborne pathogens 1910.1030
• Madison Metropolitan School District Bloodborne
  Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Department of Health and Human Services Centers
  for Disease Control (CDC)
• Photos
• web.princeton.edu
• www.classroomclipart.com
• www.aware.edu
• www.hawaii.edu